Perth Zoo gets hands-on in wildlife conservation, at home and beyond our borders. This is what makes us one of the world’s best inner-city zoos. One simple vision inspires and directs our work – a world where diversity of species and habitats is secure.

THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS

THIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL PERMANENT OR FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME VACANCIES

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 13 DECEMBER 2023

Job Description

Under general supervision, this position provides nursing care, health monitoring and husbandry for a range of taxa within the Perth Zoo Veterinary Department.

This position works under the general direction of senior veterinary staff as an effective member of the veterinary team providing high quality nursing care and husbandry to animal patients. Proficiency and competencies are measured against the Zoo’s Standard Operating Procedures.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following eight (8) essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

1. National Certificate IV in Vet Nursing or equivalent recognised qualification.
2. Minimum two years experience as a clinical veterinary nurse.
3. Applied knowledge in nursing care and husbandry in a zoo or similar environment.
4. Proven ability to effectively communicate and interact at all levels.
5. An understanding of occupational health and safety, and equity and diversity principles and practices.
6. Demonstrated ability to think clearly and act in a supporting role during an emergency.
7. Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate projects effectively both individually and in a team environment.
8. Knowledge of and commitment to conservation consistent with the role of modern day Zoos

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

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Successful applicants will also be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and Zoonosis vaccination screening prior to commencement.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description Form. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.

For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Dr Matyas Liptovszky on (08) 9474 0351, or for further information about Perth Zoo, please visit www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter
• A written response addressing the above eight (8) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
• Copy of Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• A current resume.

To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

No late or proforma applications will be accepted.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

The Zoological Parks Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

Appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent, contract or casual, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.